TfL Cracks Down: Fare Evasion Penalties Hiked to £100
London’s Mayor has slammed the hammer down on fare dodgers. From now on, anyone caught skimming the fare on Transport for London (TfL) services faces a penalty fare boost from £80 to £100. Pay up quick – within 21 days – and the fine gets cut to £50.
Fare Evasion Soars as TfL Battles Rising Theft
New figures reveal a shocking surge in fare evasion prosecutions – up 56% in 2023, with 19,614 offenders caught out. Habitual dodgers are racking up tens of thousands of free rides on the London Underground, costing TfL a staggering £150 million every year.
- 421 habitual fare evaders busted making 50,000+ bogus journeys
- £300,000 lost in fare revenue from repeat offenders alone
- 190 prosecutions launched last year, with 189 guilty verdicts secured
Mayor Sadiq Khan Backs Tough New Fines
“Fare revenue is vital to keeping London’s public transport safe, clean, and reliable,” said Mayor Khan, welcoming TfL’s tough stance against fare cheats. TfL’s Director of Security Siwan Hayward also vowed to keep up the pressure on offenders to protect honest passengers and the network’s integrity.
Government Supports Crackdown With National Hike
This tougher approach aligns with the Department for Transport raising penalty fares to £100 nationwide. TfL is determined to make sure fare dodgers pay their way – not taxpayers.
With penalties rising and enforcement tightening, London’s transit system means business. Fare evasion has met its match.
